I can't believe I almost done EDUC 5203! It has been a very worthwhile course that has exposed me to many new technologies to enhance my teaching practices. There are still many more Web 2.0 tools that I have not yet explored but I have the intention to continue to expose myself to various tools. I know I want to explore Prezi as a way to create presentations for various functions. I also know that I need to keep up with new technologies that are being created to find the ones that really work with my students and my classes.
In the new school year, our school will have a class set of iPads. Over the summer months, I am planning to explore how to use these in my classroom to enhance teaching and learning, exploring various apps to use, etc.
Over the summer I am also planning to create a website for our school as our current site is no longer working properly. I am planning to use Google Sites for this is the tool I used to create my own site and am somewhat familiar with it. I also plan to explore more options with the site.
I have also exposed myself a little to Google Drive. This is a great tool that I intend to introduce to students at the start of the school year. Students often times begin work at school that needs to completed at home or some additional work needs to be done at home and then worked on again at school. Often times students will forget to bring USB drives or they need to email it to themselves. If they are introduced to and use Google Drive this will not be an issue. They will be able to work on their assignment wherever they are as long as they have internet access. I will then be able to access their assignments online, and provide feedback to them in this way.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and have learned a great deal from it. I look forward to continuing to explore the various web tools currently available and new ones that are developed in the future.
